Social Network Etiquette

At this second I am very upset that people would advertize their business on my blog post. I recently posted a video demonstrating a complete skin care regimen and how little time it takes to do each day.
I also posted this video on several other social networks. The other day I am notified that someone made a comment on my page so I looked. I could not believe what I was reading. At first she indicated that she was happy that someone finally had done a video like mine and how she liked it. But then she went on and introduced herself and her company. She is a skin care consultant and was promoting herself, her company and her products. This made me upset. We did this video to promote Bonita Botanicals and to educate people on the use of skincare. I do not think it was right for this person to go on and on about her own company. To me, this is very poor etiquette and should not be allowed. We work very hard to promote and market our skin care and it is so upsetting to have someone use our platforms for their own gain.

TOTALLY SURPRISED

At this second I am thinking about how I was surprised at my 50th birthday party. I had no idea that I was going to have one. I was totally thrown off. Usually, you have some clue, but I had none. I still can't believe it. My husband and sister did a very good job.

I am also thinking about turning 50 today. The big one finally arrived. Can you believe I received an AARP card in the mail today!!! Now I feel really old. But, I guess I should take advantage of some of the benefits.


I am going to start walking and I will be using walking poles once I receive them. I stumbled upon these by accident when doing some research: Exerstrider Fitness Poles...work smarter, not harder!
It is a total body exercise that gently engages every major muscle with every stride. I cannot wait to get them.

Turning 50

At this second I am thinking about 50. What is 50? Fifty is a number. It is a multiple of 10 and 5. It is half of 100. It is the number of stars in our flag and the number of states. It is considered the Golden Year if lucky enough to be married for 50 years. For me 50 is the age I will be in a few weeks. What does 50 mean to me. It means losing my waistline. Where has my body gone? The once pear shape has now begun to take the shape of an orange. The metabolism has definitely slowed down making it harder to lose weight. It means wearing reading glasses. Thank God, they now make bi-focal contact lenses. It means menopause - hot flashes, weight gain, memory loss, and night sweats. It means having those "grandma wave good-bye arms". Where did that extra skin come from? The signs of "turkey neck" are beginning to show. The grey hair is now coming faster which means coloring my hair more often. It means taking longer to get out of bed. The legs and feet just don't want to move at times. It now means I am eligible for AARP. I always thought it was for senior citizens. This is probably the most depressing for me because I started receiving AARP membership information about six months ago. They couldn't wait. They have to keep reminding me with their constant mailers.

Although all these physical things are happening, I do not feel or look 50. It is amazing how old 50 use to look. I believe it is due to improvements in women's diet and health care. Women seem to now improve with age and are more attractive than when they were younger. They do say that "50 is the new 40".

What do I have to look forward to at 50? I am on a new venture which I am very excited about and that is working with my sister Bonita to make Bonita Botanicals successful and a household name. In my 20's and 30's I lacked the confidence to become an entrepreneur even though I had the opportunity to succeed. I just thought I could not do it. Today, I feel totally different. I know that my 50's will give me a second chance. I feel that I am growing mentally and spiritually every day and that I am a stronger and more confident. I don't know what will happen, but I cannot wait to find out.


The other most important aspect of my life is my son Rex. He definitely keeps me young. While most 50 year old women are experiencing the "empty nest" and looking forward to a new found freedom, I am experiencing just the opposite. My son is only six years old. Thank God, people don't think I am his grandmother!!! That would be devastating.